I think it is time the silent majority of Redcar residents in favour of the Coatham enclosure replied to the stream of letters from opponents of the scheme.

If, as Chris McGlade insists, there is adequate funding for a scheme exclusively devoted to leisure activities, why did the previous Labour-controlled council, having knocked down the existing swimming baths, not replace them as promised?

Sport England has refused funding for a new baths, stating that the area had enough provision of baths for the population.

Chris McGlade has had a turnout for his protest marches of approximately 200, including groups carrying Save the Forum, Save the Infirmary and Save St Hilda's banners; all having merit but no relevance to Redcar.

I wonder where Coatham Common has suddenly appeared from. The grass area was, until recently, part of Redcar Golf Club, and in my 40 years in Redcar I have never heard it referred to as Coatham Common.

Coatham enclosure at the moment consists of a car park, an ageing leisure centre, originally a ten-pin bowling alley and a rather rundown looking Mungle Jungle.

The car park is mainly used by visitors who park there to look at the sea and eat their sandwiches, spending little or nothing in the town.

It is an eyesore and if the proposed scheme does not go through will remain as such.

People will lose their views but a view cannot be guaranteed as residents of Redcar Lane area found with the development of The Ings and The New Ings.

Finally, if the objectors feel so strongly, why did they not object when the plans were first advertised in the Gazette and Redcar Library and the public's views requested?